The Black-rumped Flameback Woodpecker

The black-rumped flameback, also known as the lesser golden-backed woodpecker or lesser goldenback, is a woodpecker found widely distributed in the Indian subcontinent. It is adorned with a striking combination of golden-yellow back plumage and distinctive black-and-white patterning that makes it a jewel of South Asian forests. This charismatic woodpecker commands attention with its crimson crest and the male's brilliant red crown, while its most distinctive feature – the black rump – creates a striking contrast against its golden back when in flight.